Schools closed

Schools closed
k MICHELE DOTSON, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. School in Youngstown, hugs pupil Tiesha Howell on the last day of school. MLK and Bennett School closed permanently Friday. It was an emotional day for pupils and staff at both schools.
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NATION
McCain says no
k REPUBLICAN Sen. John McCain has personally rejected John Kerry's overtures to join the Democratic ticket as candidate for vice president.
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SCHOOL
Preparing students
k A CLASS at Warren G. Harding High School prepares students for careers in engineering.
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RELIGION
Faith and health
k SCIENTISTS are trying to determine if strong faith and religious convictions can lead to longer, healthier lives.
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OUTDOORS
Bear with us
k IF YOU'RE gonna to live in these here parts, you're gonna have to learn to grin and bear it. The bears, we mean.
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SPORTS
Famous name
k WHARMBY SPORTS has had a long -- and successful -- association with local softball and baseball teams at various levels.
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